Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which Minister is responsible for coordinating proactive public warnings and responses to significant air pollution episodes from (a) anthropogenic and (b) non-anthropogenic sources; and whether she will immediately establish a national protocol with pollutant-specific health and emission-reduction measures, designated authorities and published performance standards.

Defra provides information to the public on current and forecast air pollution, including health advice and alerts during periods of elevated air pollution. These arrangements provide information on air pollution regardless of whether pollution arises from human activity or natural sources.

This Government continues to take action to reduce emissions and improve air quality.